Meet Our Team

Magaly Fontes

Attorney

Magaly Fontes

Attorney

Magaly was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. Her family immigrated to the United States in the late 1980’s. The hardships that she and her parents encountered throughout their route to Naturalization motivated Magaly to become an attorney. She has been actively involved in her community since she graduated from Cortez High School in the year 2000. Magaly attended Arizona State University and earned her Bachelor of Science, with an emphasis in Global Business, and graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors in May of 2003.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Margarita Silva

Attorney

Margarita Silva

Attorney

MARGARITA SILVA is a an attorney focusing in the areas of immigration (deportation defense and family immigration) and criminal defense (federal, state, municipal courts). Ms. Silva is in involved in various professional and community service organizations, serving as member of the Arizona State Bar delegation to the ABA House of Delegates, 2008 – Current; Board of Directors, Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project, 2011 – Current (2016 Vice President); St. Joseph’s Hospital Community Board 2012 – Current (Chair, Medical Staff Relations Committee); Board of Directors, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association (14 years, President 2006); Criminal Justice Act Panel Review Committee (2010-2016); American Immigration Lawyer’s Association, the National Immigration Project, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the State Bar Immigration Section. Ms. Silva serves as a judge pro tempore in the Guadalupe Municipal Court and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. She is frequently invited to present on the topic of immigration to attorneys, professional organizations and community groups. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Silva was an assistant public defender in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Sarai Mercado

Paralegal

Sarai Mercado

Paralegal

I was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico and my family and I immigrated to the United States in the early 1990’s. As immigrants, we faced a lot of challenges and difficulties not only in adjusting to the different culture and ways of the United States, but also with the legal process of obtaining lawful status. My experience and journey as an immigrant inspired me to work in the legal immigration field. I can empathize with our clients and I do my best to help them achieve their legal status so that they can obtain the same wonderful opportunities that the United States has offered me and my family. I treat every client’s case as if it were my own. I have worked in customer service and helping others since 2004, but working in the legal immigration field is my favorite. Currently, I have my degree in Paralegal studies and strive to become a Certified Paralegal in the near future.

Zegdhi Soto

Office Manager

Zegdhi Soto

Office Manager

I was born in Ixtapan De La Sal, Mexico. I can relate to all of the hopes, fears, and emotions that our clients are feeling because I was once in their shoes. The situations that I encountered with my immigration case made me a better and stronger person, full of compassion towards people who feel they have to live in the shadows. After obtaining lawful status I wanted to make a difference, so I decided to work in the immigration legal field. I have been in the customer service field for eight years, but I feel truly rewarded now that I am in an environment that caters to solving immigration obstacles. Every day I focus on our clients and work towards helping them achieve their immigration goals. My background enhances the skills that are necessary to work with our clients and go above and beyond with each case.

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Welcome

To the Law Office of Magaly Fontes

Attorney Magaly Fontes utilizes family based and employment based immigration laws, among other immigration policies, to open the doors to the U.S. for many foreign nationals. We provide reasonable flat fees and a commitment to excellence for every client. Our law office is dedicated to offering premier quality and professional service, objective advice that is consistent with truth and honor, loyalty, and affordable fees.

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“The way that you handled all of the paperwork, very efficient. The fact that you had an answer or solution for all of my questions…The service was 100% good…You excelled all of our expectations.”

- Jessica & Wilfrido

“Magaly is always looking for the good in others, and encouraging others to see the good in themselves as well. I don’t think I could have found a better person to handle my case. Magaly relates with other immigrants because she has been through the process. She shows a lot of dedication and compassion and helps others develop confidence and a sense of pride. Working with Magaly is sort of like working with a ” peer support mentor” because she have been there and experienced it. Thank you Magaly for being awesome! Thank you for caring enough to see past the negative aspects in my case! Thank you for helping me believe in myself!”

- Adam M.

As a lawyer, Magaly has always been professional and courteous. Magaly has worked on my case for 4 years, since 2010. Before I hired Magaly, I felt scared. I always felt like I was looking over my back scared that they were going to stop us and deport my husband. Magaly has always made sure that I understood the process of my case and if I had any questions would always be prompt with an answer. I believe Magaly’s biggest strength would be the quality of her work. In our case we had to get a pardon because my husband entered the US without permission. Her argument was very good and the material that they researched to back up the case was very convincing. When I went through to review it my jaw dropped at how good the argument was. What surprised me working with her was that she has always been personal for example wishing me a happy birthday and congratulations on having my son.

- Angelica (representing Guatemala)

My experience with Magaly Fontes was great! She is one of the best, I never expected such a professional and fast service. Magaly was always there to listen to my questions and give me the answers I needed in record time. She also has a very friendly, professional and helpful team. I definitely recommend Magaly Fontes for future services to my friends.

- Ismail (representing country of Algeria)

I had consulted with different firms before I found The Law Office Of Magaly Fontes, and none made me feel like and individual who mattered, Magaly looked at my case and carefully explained what needed to be done, how and when it would happen if I hired her, and that is exactly what happened. I am happy I found her. I would certainly hire her again and recommend her.